Job Title: Laundry Officer
Organisation: C-Care Uganda
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
About Organisation:
C-Care IHK formerly International Hospital Kampala (IHK) is a tertiary, multi-specialty hospital that lays its foundation on a ‘Patient first’ ideology. It has been known for delivering leading-edge healthcare to cater for the changing needs of the growing populace and is the epitome of medical innovations and quality healthcare that offers easy connectivity and accessibility to patients from all over the East African region.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To ensure the effective collection, cleaning, sanitization, processing, storage, and distribution of hospital linen, patient garments, staff uniforms, and other hospital textiles while adhering to infection prevention and control standards.
- The Laundry Officer plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, hygienic, and comfortable healthcare environment for patients.
- Collect, sort, count, and record soiled linen and garments from hospital departments.
- Operate washing machines, dryers, ironing equipment, and other laundry machinery safely and efficiently.
- Wash, dry, iron, fold, and package hospital linen according to established procedures and infection control guidelines.
- Segregate contaminated and non-contaminated linen in accordance with hospital infection prevention protocols.
- Distribute clean linen, patient wear, and staff uniforms to the respective departments in a timely manner.
- Monitor linen inventory levels and report shortages, damages, or losses.
- Inspect linen for stains, wear, and tear and recommend repair or replacement where necessary.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the laundry area and equipment.
- Ensure proper use and storage of detergents, disinfectants, and other laundry chemicals.
- Keep accurate records of laundry volumes, supplies used, and equipment maintenance requirements.
- Report equipment faults and coordinate repairs with the maintenance team.
- Comply with hospital policies, occupational health and safety standards, and infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Diploma or certificate in a relevant field.
- Certificate in Housekeeping, Laundry Operations, Hospitality Management, or a related field is an added advantage.
- At least 1–2 years of experience in laundry operations, preferably in a hospital or healthcare setting.
- Experience operating industrial laundry equipment is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 16th July 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: high school
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
